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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Aerial photo of MSC ships at the port of Long Beach
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U.S. Container Ports Face Record Cargo Surge Ahead of Possible Port Strike

Monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to approach record levels as retailers expedite shipments ahead of a potential strike at

August 8, 2024
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) looks at reporters during a press conference following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/File Photo
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Senators Introduce Bill to Counter Chinese Maritime Threat

Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan Strategic Port Reporting Act, aimed at countering the

August 7, 2024
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Central rail yard project at the Port of Virginia
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Port of Virginia Expands Rail Yard, Boosting Capacity By 31%

The Port of Virginia’s newly expanded central rail yard is now fully operational, significantly enhancing the port’s rail capacity to handle 2

August 6, 2024
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
Governor Murphy visit port newark
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East Coast, Gulf Dockworkers To Meet Next Month On Strike Plan

By Laura Curtis Aug 3, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A labor strike that would shut down six out of 10 of the busiest ports in the US just weeks before the

August 3, 2024
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The M/V Swan passes Historic River Street in Savannah, Ga., as it transports four new Konecranes ship to shore cranes up the Savannah River to the Port of Savannah, Wednesday, November, 22, 2017. (GPA Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
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Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the U.S. with New Partner Network

Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes is establishing a network of partners, including steel structure providers and subcontractors, to build port cranes in

July 30, 2024
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Friday, July 19, 2024
Federal, state, city and Port of Long Beach officials celebrated the groundbreaking for America’s Green Gateway – the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility
Ports

Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Port of Long Beach

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the nation gathered on Thursday to break ground on the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support

July 19, 2024
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The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
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USMX Ready to Resume Negotiations to Avoid Port Disruptions

The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has announced its readiness to return to Master Contract negotiations to prevent disruptions at U.S. East and Gulf

July 19, 2024
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
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Southern California Container Ports Cap Off Busy First Half of 2024

Southern California container ports are reporting strong cargo volumes in June, capping off a busy first half of the year driven by a robust U.S. economy. The

July 17, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
STS cranes at APM Terminals' Port Elizabeth Terminal, at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Photo: Mihai_Andritoiu/Shutterstock
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Growing Threat of Strike Looms Over Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports

The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has warned that a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports is becoming increasingly

July 16, 2024
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
Dry bulk coal shipping. ImagineStock/Shutterstock
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Botswana Eyes New Export Route To Exploit Huge Coal Resource

By Borges Nhamire, Matthew Hill and Mbongeni Mguni Jul 13, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Three southern African nations signed a deal to proceed with a rail and

July 14, 2024
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Friday, July 12, 2024
Aerial top view of a containership at port. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/Avigator Fortuner
Ports

Adani to Double Investment in Transshipment Port to $2.4 Billion

(Bloomberg) — Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate is doubling investment to $2.4 billion in its new mega port in southern India as it seeks to

July 12, 2024
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A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges

The monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports continues to rise despite a multiple supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port

July 12, 2024
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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Centerm Expansion Project Port Vancouver. Photo courtesy Port of Vancouver
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Foremen At BC Port Give DP World Canada 72-Hour Strike Notice

By Layan Odeh Jul 6, 2024(Bloomberg) –A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice against DP

July 6, 2024
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Monday, July 1, 2024
SC Ports accommodating three ships at Wando Welch Terminal. Photo: SCPA/Walter Lagarenne
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South Carolina Ports Works to Reduce Vessel Delays

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is working to address ship delays by implementing operational solutions and temporarily pausing toe wall construction as part

July 1, 2024
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
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South Carolina Ports and ILA Reach Agreement to Reopen Leatherman Terminal

SC Ports and the International Longshoremen’s Association have reached an agreement to reopen the Leatherman Terminal, aiming to provide long-term stability

June 26, 2024
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Port Houston Reports Strong Container Volumes in May
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Port Houston Reports Strong Container Volumes in May

Port Houston reported handling 364,866 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, marking a significant increase of 21% compared to May of last year. The

June 26, 2024
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Dragline excavators stand at the construction site of a new Chinese mega port, in Chancay, Peru August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
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Peru Concedes in Port Spat with China COSCO

By Marcelo Rochabrun (Bloomberg) — Peru and a Chinese state-owned company resolved a dispute over the business model of a massive $1.3 billion port

June 25, 2024
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Port of Singapore
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Transhipment Hubs Hit Hard By Red Sea Reroutings

Key transhipment ports around the world are facing severe congestion in response to the Red Sea crisis, with Singapore being a prime example. The escalating

June 20, 2024
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
cargo containers
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India Approves New Deep Sea Port to Boost Trade with Europe

NEW DELHI, June 19 (Reuters) – India’s cabinet approved development on Wednesday of a new deep-water port that the government

June 19, 2024
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Monday, June 17, 2024
The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
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Retail Strength Drives Container Volume Growth at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has witnessed significant growth in container volumes due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. In May, the

June 17, 2024
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